The next morning, Mirabella and Zane met at the entrance of Anderson Public School.
"So, this must be your brother. He looks quite a bit like you," Zane said with a smile, glancing at the young man standing next to Mirabella.
Mirabella raised her eyebrows slightly, noting Zane's talent for making blatantly untrue statements was as strong as ever.
Cassie, standing beside them, immediately grinned, showing off his neat, white teeth, "Hello, teacher."
"Don't be nervous during the interview. Just approach it with a normal mindset," Zane said, nodding kindly.
He always had a soft spot for well-behaved and sensible kids. However, he recalled how Mirabella had seemed obedient at first, only to reveal herself as a hidden troublemaker as he got to know her better.
With a sense of nostalgia, Zane quickly led Mirabella and her brother into the school.
School wouldn't start for another couple of days, so it was quite peaceful.
Zane's friend, who was teaching the first year of high school, was who Mirabella had considered for Cassie after some thought, despite him being older for the grade. With absolutely no academic foundation, Mirabella would have preferred to start him in elementary school, if not for his age.
After speaking with his friend for a moment, the friend pulled out a test paper he had prepared in advance and took Cassie to a small office next door.
"Don't worry, the questions for the first year won't be too complex," Zane reassured Mirabella, thinking she was anxious.
Mirabella looked away, softly acknowledging. She wasn't worried about the questions, but rather if Cassie would act out against the teacher, not wanting to study.
"Has your brother really never attended school before?" Zane inquired, looking at her.
"He was unwell, so we had a tutor at home," Mirabella offered the prepared excuse.
Zane decided not to dwell on Mirabella's reaction, fearing he might end up giving her a lengthy lecture. Instead, he shared the good news with Jessie and a few others.
Seeing their excited reactions, Zane felt this was the normal response one should have.
Mirabella, in his eyes, was not a normal student.
Half an hour later, Cassie's written test and interview concluded, and Zane's friend, with a complex expression, returned to the office.
Mirabella noticed the teacher's face, her forehead twitching. She could guess the outcome without asking.
"How did the interview go?" Seeing the teacher's expression, Zane felt a pang of worry and quickly asked.
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